Press Releaseshttp://www.web-est.comumbracoenUpdate to our Collision Estimating Programhttp://www.web-est.com/2012/2/15/update-to-our-collision-estimating-program.aspxWed, 15 Feb 2012 11:12:41 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2012/2/15/update-to-our-collision-estimating-program.aspxWeb-Est is pleased to announce a product update that was rolled out this past weekend. The company just completed a major re-development in our VIN-decode database. The project has been underway for many months and required a complete re-write of major system components.

The new VIN decode information now includes the following information:

  • Year, 
  • Make, 
  • Model, 
  • Trim Level, 
  • Body Type, 
  • Drive Type, 
  • Engine Type, 
  • Transmission Type

The additional information also prints out on the completed PDF estimate.

This project was a direct reflection of customer feedback. All of us at Web-Est want to thank our customers who took the extra time to share their feedback on the enhancements they wanted to see on the Web-Est estimating software. We are committed to continuing to build and improve the system based on requests from our customers.

Thank you for being a Web-Est customer.

 

]]>Web-Est Releases Article Written by CEO Eric Seidelhttp://www.web-est.com/2012/2/15/web-est-releases-article-written-by-ceo-eric-seidel.aspxWed, 15 Feb 2012 11:08:39 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2012/2/15/web-est-releases-article-written-by-ceo-eric-seidel.aspxWeb-Est shared an article on their website, which was written by CEO Eric Seidel. When thinking about your growing and marketing a business, Mr. Seidel encouraged shops to think about what makes them different from their competition. "You don't have to spend a lot of money, but you do have to keep looking for things on how to make your shop stand-out from the others and make sure that it is in a way the customer can understand," said, Mr. Seidel. "Customers want it to be something different for them and are not always impressed with the shop's years of service or the investment into their tools." You can read the full article by visiting Web-Est's Auto Repair Business blog.

]]>Web-Est Posts An Article by Bob Winfreyhttp://www.web-est.com/2012/2/15/web-est-posts-an-article-by-bob-winfrey.aspxWed, 15 Feb 2012 11:06:46 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2012/2/15/web-est-posts-an-article-by-bob-winfrey.aspxMr Robert Winfrey, a guest writer for Web-Est, shared his thoughts on ways to use the estimating process to keep your customers from taking their business elsewhere. "Alot of the time when insurers do not inspect a drivable car they tell the customer to go get three estimates. Well 9 times out of 10 unless that customer is sold on you and your shop, they are going to go with the cheapest of the estimates." Mr. Winfrey goes on to share various methods that he's learned for cutting costs while still protecting the shop's bottom line. You can read the full post by visiting our Auto Body Corner blog.

]]>Web-Est Posts an Article on Building an Internet Marketing Plan for an Auto Body Businesshttp://www.web-est.com/2012/2/9/web-est-posts-an-article-on-building-an-internet-marketing-plan-for-an-auto-body-business.aspxThu, 09 Feb 2012 12:08:18 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2012/2/9/web-est-posts-an-article-on-building-an-internet-marketing-plan-for-an-auto-body-business.aspxLooking for ways to bring in more business this year? Read JR Seidel's new post on the beginning stages of building an Internet Marketing plan for your business for 2012. "The Internet is brilliant. It levels the playing field for small businesses and gives them a chance to succeed with abundance. You just have to understand it and know how to work it for your business. Know how to do that, and you'll be on your way to success." Read the full post by visiting the Web-Est Auto Body Marketing blog.

 

 

]]>Web-Est Announces New Technical Support Hourshttp://www.web-est.com/2012/1/23/web-est-announces-new-technical-support-hours.aspxMon, 23 Jan 2012 13:37:35 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2012/1/23/web-est-announces-new-technical-support-hours.aspxWeb-Est is pleased to announce that we are now providing Technical Support between the hours of 8:30 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday. This change comes at the effort of hard working Web-Est staff to provide our West Coast customers with technical support throughout their work day. This service continues to come at no expense to our customers.

]]>Web-Est Adds Live Support Chat to its Producthttp://www.web-est.com/2011/3/15/web-est-adds-live-support-chat-to-its-product.aspxTue, 15 Mar 2011 16:46:32 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2011/3/15/web-est-adds-live-support-chat-to-its-product.aspxOldsmar FL.  Auto collision repair software provider Web-Est has added "live chat" customer service throughout the product. The live chat program recently concluded a testing period with high-marks from customer feedback. The new feature enables the subscribers to request help from any page within the collision estimating program.

"Web-Est is focused on finding ways to make service faster and easier for our customers. This innovation assists us in furthering our goal to become known as the best customer service organization on our industry," stated Eric Seidel, President/CEO.  He goes on to say, "When a user has a question or needs assistance while working in the program, they click the "Web-Est Live" chat button and based on the page the request comes from, we're able to instantly route that user to the skilled person who can respond immediately, it eliminates the need for the user to stop what they are doing and call in with their question, the user can get help on the spot and continue on working."

Web-Est recently has expanded the investment into their body shop software for the year 2011. The company began the highly focused improvement plan based on customer survey results conducted in the 4th quarter of 2010.

 

]]>Web-Est Collision Estimating Software Integrates with CollisionLink Online Parts Ordering Solution from OEConnectionhttp://www.web-est.com/2011/3/8/web-est-collision-estimating-software-integrates-with-collisionlink-online-parts-ordering-solution-from-oeconnection.aspxTue, 08 Mar 2011 10:45:40 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2011/3/8/web-est-collision-estimating-software-integrates-with-collisionlink-online-parts-ordering-solution-from-oeconnection.aspxOldsmar Florida. Web-Est LLC, provider of an online auto collsion estimating program, has announced its product ability to integrate into CollisionLink, the leading Original Equipment (OE) parts procurement solution from OEConnection LLC. With the rollout of its latest product update, released early last week, OEConnection has established seamless integration between the Web-Est collision estimating software product and CollisionLink.

Web-Est body shop customers are now able to send their auto collision estimates electronically to their respective OE parts suppliers. CollisionLink automatically scrubs the data by VIN and verifies every part on the estimate, allowing dealerships to respond with greater speed and accuracy. In addition to extending the CollisionLink core value proposition of reduced returns, improved accuracy and improved customer satisfaction, the integrated solution will help Web-Est customers take advantage of automaker parts programs. These programs are designed to help shops utilize more OE parts instead of aftermarket. Today, CollisionLink administers competitive parts marketing programs on behalf of Ford, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Honda, and Volkswagen.

Eric Seidel, Web-Est CEO/President stated, "We are very excited to have the parts ordering integration between our auto collision estimating system and CollisionLink." Seidel continued "This integration provides our customers with yet another powerful, time-saving benefit within the Web-Est product. Using CollisionLink, our shops have the opportunity to streamline their OE parts ordering processes and better serve their customers."

Mark Tomasetti, Sr. Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer of OEConnection added, "The integration with Web-Est represents an important partnership for OEConnection and our CollsionLink product team. Most importantly, it will help body shops improve their parts ordering efficiency and accuracy so that they can repair cars faster and more economically."

 

]]>Web-Est Announces the Creation of "Craftsmen's Corner"http://www.web-est.com/2011/2/22/web-est-announces-the-creation-of-craftsmen's-corner.aspxTue, 22 Feb 2011 16:18:33 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2011/2/22/web-est-announces-the-creation-of-craftsmen's-corner.aspxWeb-Est posted a new blog to their website called "Craftsmen's Corner" which will be specifically designed for all auto body shops to submit their work to the Web-Est community which they wish to show case.

Oldsmar, FL (PRWEB) February 24, 2011 -- Web-Est announced a new blog to their website called "Craftsmen's Corner." The new blog is going to serve as a medium for all auto body shops to show case the work they complete in their garage. "Craftsmen's Corner" will post any before and after pictures of the jobs auto body shops submit for posting to the website which they wish to share with the Web-Est community. "We believe that auto body technicians are professionals that take pride in their work. This new blog is specifically for those professionals." You can see the full post on their home page at www.web-est.com

 

]]>Web-Est Provides a Follow-Up Article for Building a Website for an Auto Body Shophttp://www.web-est.com/2010/10/25/web-est-provides-a-follow-up-article-for-building-a-website-for-an-auto-body-shop.aspxMon, 25 Oct 2010 13:55:24 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2010/10/25/web-est-provides-a-follow-up-article-for-building-a-website-for-an-auto-body-shop.aspxOldsmar, FL - Web-Est posts an article with more instructions on what to look for in a website as shops look to build their presence online. The article is an effort to offer some guidance on what to stay away from in a website. "Alot of times people just throw things on their site and hope it sticks," said JR Seidel, Director of Internet Marketing. "We're emphasizing these points on website building so shops sites can be a more efficient tool for their business." You can view the full article by visiting the Auto Body Marketing Blog.

]]>Web-Est Provides Auto Body Shops with Basic Rules for Building a Website for their Businesshttp://www.web-est.com/2010/10/25/web-est-provides-auto-body-shops-with-basic-rules-for-building-a-website-for-their-business.aspxMon, 25 Oct 2010 13:50:02 GMThttp://www.web-est.com/2010/10/25/web-est-provides-auto-body-shops-with-basic-rules-for-building-a-website-for-their-business.aspxOldsmar, FL- Web-Est recently posted an article offering auto body shops some basic guidelines when constructing a new website. "A business cannot market itself online without a website," says Director of Internet Marketing, JR Seidel. "We speak to many customers who don't have a site and we let them know that marketing online just can't be done without an effective website. Our hope is to offer some direction on what is proven to be effective in terms of how that medium should be built." To learn more, click here and visit the Web-Est Auto Body Marketing Blog.

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